The viruses that are on your internet browser are quick and will destroy your computer within a matter of minutes or days.  A virus that you need to out for is the Trojan horse virus.  Why is this virus one that you need to be cautious about?  The Trojan horse virus will disguise itself and hide within a program, link or email.  When you click on any of these options, the virus has created a “piggy back” and will download along with the program, link or email you have clicked on.

The Trojan horse virus may be a silent virus, but it is definitely a harmful virus that will destroy your computer and your personal files.  You will know if the Trojan horse virus has taken up residence on your computer if your computer has begun to run slower than normal.  There will also be a sign on your internet homepage.  The homepage will change to a different page on its own, even after you have change your homepage back to the original page.  Besides affecting these options on your computer, the Trojan horse virus will start to access your personal information and remove it from your computer.  The hacker that created the virus now has your personal information and files you have saved on your computer.

With the Trojan horse virus on your computer, you will need to take immediate action to have the virus removed.  You can remove the virus yourself, but with the virus moving so quickly and silently, you may have trouble finding out where the virus is hiding.  The Trojan horse virus has been created to hide deep within the programs and files you have on your computer.  To find the virus quickly and efficiently, find an antivirus software that will locate the Trojan horse virus and remove it immediately.

A variety of antivirus software is available for you to research and install onto your computer.  Find the antivirus software that is legitimate and will remove the viruses quickly from your computer.  When you have found the antivirus software that you want to use, install it onto your computer and follow the steps that it will offer to you to remove the infected programs.  As the steps are completed and the infected programs are found, remove the programs when the antivirus software gives you the option.  Play it safe and run the antivirus a couple times to make it has found the Trojan horse virus that has infected your computer.  Remember, the virus will plant itself deep within your programs and files.  It may take the antivirus software a couple of scans to find all of the infected programs and files.

You now know what the Trojan horse virus is, how it infects your computer and how you can remove it from your computer and prevent the virus from infecting your computer again.  Take action from the minute you suspect the Trojan horse virus.  The longer you wait, the more files that you have will be destroyed and stolen from you.